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Podcast November 1

The ScoutCast – Episode Eighty Six – Ghost Ship

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Ghost Ship – a Fantasy Football team picked for the first Gameweek and then left to drift without a crew or rudder for the rest of the season. It would stand to reason that such a vessel would hit the rocks and sink without trace. Sometimes, however, they can navigate an unlikely route to glory.

Tell us about. This latest episode is a timely one given the time of year and it’s a “Ghost Ship” lineup, “managed” by the most unlikely member of the team to be up amongst the top ranks that takes up a good proportion of our time, leaving Granville and myself pondering the meaning of it all.

Around all that, we both manage to find the motivation to bring you the regular topics with the concept of “chasing points” coming under discussion, alongside “all aboard”, the weekend preview and a long tale of Granville’s injury list. Ouch.

Climb aboard this haunted vessel via this link, or use the handy player below to stream away.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Zep
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    New page anyone?

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    1. Zep
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      Yeah yeah yeah, I have way too much time on my hands.... 😉

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        You're the new page boy I see...

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        1. Zep
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          So are you, apparently...

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          1. Shaps
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            I'm scared

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            1. FPL Daniel
              • 14 Years
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              he is worst than me 😛

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  2. सनकी
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    Grab somebody's horse and feed em hay!

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  3. etown
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    Is Cazorla to Mata & Suarez to Tevez for a 4 point his reasonable for the next few weeks ?

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    1. Zep
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      Hmmm, it is not unreasonable...

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    2. सनकी
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      Tevez yes. Give santi a couple of weeks, keep.

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    3. bdwhite91
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      I'm thinking Suarez will score this weekend. 3 goals in the past few meetings

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  4. सनकी
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    Captain el barbossa. Do yourself an honour and post your team on this page for the 100th time? 😀

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    1. rdpx
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      Good idea.

      It's not very good though, maybe 6/10

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      1. सनकी
        • 12 Years
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        Ikr. Oh well atleast he thinks its good enough for a showcase. Heard he took few hits to get that lousy team. Haha 😀 pretty much the same as everyone on here. Just not obertan.

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  5. Ryan
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    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/973/

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/400/

    Arsenal and Giroud have been very unlucky so far. Arsenal have had the most touches inside the box, equal the most chances created, and the highest amount of passes in the final third. They are also second in total shots on goal. If Arsenal players don't do well against United (quite conceivable) I won't be selling because their next run of fixtures is awesome right up till January.

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    1. Jinswick
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      • 13 Years
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      FUL, TOT, avl, eve

      I'm not sure they're actually THAT amazing. 2 derbies and 2 tricky away ties. GW15-21 is much better to load up on ARS imo.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
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        Not with their current stats. Arsenal are a volcano ready to go off

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        1. Jinswick
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          I hope you're right!!

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      2. rdpx
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        Villa tricky?

        My niece's team could beat villa, and she is only 9.

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    2. Clintymints
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Can't drop the Caz... had since week one and can easily get double figures any game

      My 2c Giroud needs to sort himself out and finish those chances!

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
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        17 shots, 10 on target, only 1 goal. He has been unlucky so far

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    3. Zep
      • 13 Years
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      I'll be having Sagna, since I can foresee the 1-0 Arsenal of old coming to the fore...

      Despite all the chances they seem to create, I think for the time being Sagna will cover both defence, and attack to a certain extent...

      That is until Cazorla shows me he is worth his price tag with FPL points...

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      1. rdpx
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        Maybe Walcott can be a striker after all?
        Start playing him and caz might start getting on the board....
        Problem then would be switching caz for Walcott....

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      2. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
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        I'm not convinced by Sagna. Since when was he good on attack historically? We can't base his potential just on the QPR game

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        1. Jinswick
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          I think he's always been pretty attacking. 1 goal and 2 assists last season, but he was injured for more than half of it. Check out the heat maps in his last game - I know it was only QPR, but still, 2nd most advanced player on the pitch is a bit ridiculous for a right back.

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          1. Ryan
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            I dunno, I'm still skeptical. If Walcot goes on the wing he may be more defensive.

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        2. rdpx
          • 12 Years
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          I met Sagna at a party a year or so back, and I lied to him. I told him that I had him in my fantasy team and thanks for the points. It was a lie. What else was I supposed to say? "Nice jeans...£500 really, is that why they have all those rips in? Yeah they look really great."? I lied to him.

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          1. Jinswick
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            Ha!

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          2. Zep
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            You should have told him that you think his wife is hot... 😉

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            1. rdpx
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              He was not with his wife. He was also incredibly shy.

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        3. Zep
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          He scored a goal and got 2 assists in 1700 mins last year... not bad since Baines only got 2 assists in almost 3000...

          We have only had one game from him, so it's hard to give an accurate forecast of how he is going to continue...

          My point being that if these 1-0's continue there won't be as many attacking points going around and with his steady supply of crosses, he looks good to me for the odd assist...

          On top of that he is cheap as chips... Absolute bargain...

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          1. Ryan
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            The 1-0's wont continue, the cup games are testament to that.

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            1. Zep
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              How many first team players played in that game?

              One. Koscienly... and Walcott may just have done enough to get himself back in the team...

              I don't think the results of the reserve team can be used as a justification for the first team doing better, even if it stands to reason that the first team should be doing better anyway...

              The two competitions are completely different... you are looking for reasons that are not there...

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              1. Ryan
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                Maybe you're right. Although I think you need to give some credit to how they train as a team and the tactics involved and not just on the personal.

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                1. Zep
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                  Yes that part is true, Wenger has certainly tried to instil his philosophy right through the whole of the club structure...

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    4. Ryan
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      Its also interesting to see how dominant Citeh are. Makes me really want to get Tevez now

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      1. rdpx
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        They didn't deserve the Swansea win....

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        1. Ryan
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          Its weird. They haven't looked good on TV but their underlying stats seem awesome

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    5. Fabreghastly
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      I've been thinking about ditching Giroud this week and Vermaelen in the coming weeks. Not a good idea you say, Ryan? (I'm not a member this year due to problems with that daft Paypal system)

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      1. Ryan
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        Get rid of Verm he is a waste of money. Giroud is a different kettle of fish, if he stays in the starting lineup then keep. I imagine Walcot will play on the wing and not threaten Girouds place up top

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  6. Portuguese&Proud
    • 11 Years
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    who would bring in GW 11 out of this lot?
    Wisdom/Baird/Simpson

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    1. GOB
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      I'm bringing in Simpson

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  7. Jinswick
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    • 13 Years
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    Hey Zep, talk me out of this will you.

    GW10: Guthrie & Santi -> Pienaar & Taarabt (4 pointer)
    GW11: Clyne -> Sagna

    Jaask, Fed
    Baines, Cuellar, Hughes, McCartney, Clyne
    Bale, Mata, Santi, Michu, Guthrie
    RVP, Ba, Berba
    Bank 0.0m

    Covers me if Ba and/or Berba don't play this week, and the 3 mid price mids rotate quite well fixture wise.

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    1. Shaps
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I am Zep and I am talking you out of this

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    2. Zep
      • 13 Years
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      You want to spend 4pts to take out our talismanic figurehead just before a pretty decent run of fixtures?

      I can see the temptation to do that, but doing so for Taarabt will undoubtedly cause you pain and suffering in the long run... sure he has some good fixtures, but he has only just got back in the team, are you really sure he can be relied upon, or better still can you rely on Hughes' consistency of selection...?

      Having just seen the ticker, he does rotate quite nicely with Pienaar...

      One question... are you able to bring Cazorla back in in no more than 2 moves?

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      1. Jinswick
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        • 13 Years
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        Yeah, I noticed the rotation with Pienaar & Michu too (pretty much pick themselves for the bench for the next 8 or so weeks).

        Bale -> Santi next week is an option, or even Pienaar & Baines -> Santi & Sagna once Everton's fixtures dry up in a few weeks.

        I think I'll probably keep Santi though, and then just weep when Taarabt bags a brace this w/e and I'm forced to start Clyne and McCartney when Berba and Ba don't play....

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        1. Zep
          • 13 Years
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          What does your gut tell you?

          I, for one, have already made the swap to Mata...

          This is the one week where Taarabt is a better bet for points than Caz, but that is probably the only time I will be able to say that this year...

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          1. Jinswick
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            Think I've decided to save the transfer this week. Think I'd probably be slightly late to the Taarabt train than get on it early and be stuck. Also, the gooner in me wants Santi to thrive, so I think he stays. Just hope Berba & Ba can play this w/e!!

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  8. lfc123
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you Sacrifice to get RVP..

    A. Cazorla (and get Taraabt)

    B. Baines (and get Nelsen)

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    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Baines for me but fixtures say Caz...

      I love the Caz man even though he is slightly infuriating

      Giroud and himself waste many key chances regardless of fixtures but can easily get double figures a game#

      but so can baines if he notches something

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    2. Red-United
      • 13 Years
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      Probably A, but I would try to get in Hoilett over Taraabt.

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      1. lfc123
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        To be honest i haven't watched QPR, but i've just heard a few people saying taraabt is a decent punt.

        How have they both been playing?

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  9. AriseSirGiggsy
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone considered Ashley Young? 8.2 and has a great chance To be first choice left winger for United's run of clear fixtures

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    1. Red-United
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      I think if he plays he will produce the points but his game time will be affected by rotation no doubt. If you have a good back up option, e.g. Stirling then it could work out.

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      1. SC not pearls before swine
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        Hmmm, do you think having a good bench will matter? If Young doesn't start, he's still pretty likely to come on for a 15 minutes as a sub, right?

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        1. Red-United
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          Possibly, yes. However, I can see being left out of games completely where he doesn't even appear on the bench. If he has a good few games he could potentially nail down a first team role with Nani off form and Kagawa injured.

          I would much rather have Valencia tbh. He will have a cracking few gameweeks IMO.

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          1. Red-United
            • 13 Years
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            Sorry that should have said 'However I can see Young being left out'*** ^^

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    2. सनकी
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      Valencia if any.

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  10. Connor's Calling
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    Michu-> Feliani?
    Free
    Yes/no/wait?

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    1. lfc123
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Naa Michu has a better chance to score, Save the Free

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    2. Clintymints
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      Nein

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    3. सनकी
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      Never

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  11. Red-United
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    Quick question lads,

    Should I play Nolan at home to Man City, or Sterling away to Newcastle?

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    1. lfc123
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      lil sterlo

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      1. Baron Saturday
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        The black man?

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    3. सनकी
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      Sterling

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    4. OPTA FPL
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      nolan

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      1. Red-United
        • 13 Years
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        Cheers all, votes seem to be favoured towards the youngster Stirling (3-1)

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    5. SC not pearls before swine
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      Sorry that this makes two posts disagreeing with you, but isn't Liverpool at home this week?

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      1. Clintymints
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        They is!

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      2. Red-United
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        Apologies, yep seems that Liverpool are at home which makes my decision a bit easier. I think Sterling is the better option over Nolan this GW.

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  12. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Arsenal's league cup results so far are like Tennis scores...

    6-1
    7-5

    They have Bradford next...

    6-0 anyone? Game set match!

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    1. Ryan
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      This kind of form will find its way into PL fixtures before long. Thats the scary thing.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        Well they've already won 6-1 in the league...so I guess it's Game Set Match already to Arsenal!

        But yeah they have the ability to hammer teams no doubt.

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      Spurs 6 - 1 Wigan
      Man Utd 87 - 1 Arsenal

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      1. Zep
        • 13 Years
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        That's a cricket score... Arsenal don't play Cricket...

        Wait a minute, Arsenal don't play Tennis either.... WTF is going on here?!!

        😡

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
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          RVP 87 goals
          Rooney O.G

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          1. Zep
            • 13 Years
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            I would like this to happen...

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          2. ColeHole
            • 13 Years
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            Rooney loves scoring against Arsenal, even more than he loves OG.

            Better put RVP down for just the 86 then.

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    3. rdpx
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      Nice observation.

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  13. Ryan
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    I'm convinced I want both Arsenal attacking cover as well as Citeh attacking cover. Can anyone find a way for me to get Tevez in without giving up Arsenal attacking cover?

    Foster, Begovic
    Baines, Gallas, Clark, Demel, Davies
    Bale, Mata, Caz, Pienaar, Sterling
    RVP, Ba, Berb

    0.1 bank

    2FT's next week

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    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
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      *From next week

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    2. AB.
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      RVP -> Tevez 😉

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
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        Haha. Considering Walcot instead of Caz or finding dosh with the sale of Foster and Gallas perhaps then upgrading Berbs.

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        1. AB.
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          I'd want to see a few more good games from Walcot before I'd seriously look at bringing him in. Even then, Id be very reluctant to lose Cazorla at this stage. The Foster/ Gallas downgrade option looks better - but it will obviously take time (or points hits) to happen.

          ...it's a tricky one.

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    3. Jinswick
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      Berb -> Tevez next week, which means 2.4m to find. Hmmm. Can't lose Baines or Pienaar with their next 3, so that leaves Bale, Mata, Caz, RVP or Ba. Only possible option is Bale (mcy, ars next), but make a plan to get him back in GW13.

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      1. Ryan
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        I'd rather get rid of Baines than Bale. I could possibly sell 3 defenders to get the cash required. Major surgery but it could be done over a few weeks and in time for when Citeh get knocked out of the CL

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        1. Jinswick
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          Not with their respective fixtures I wouldn't.

          Bale (mcy, ars, WHU)
          Baines (SUN, rea, NOR)

          In short, there's no easy way to do it, and the surgery required probably isn't worth it imo.

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          1. Ryan
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            I was planning on selling Gallas anyway and Clark is still injured. + there is no point in having Foster if he will sit on the bench every week. It could be worth doing over 2 or 3 weeks if I need to get rid of Gallas(fixtures) anyway

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            1. Jinswick
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              I agree, Foster needs to go. Gallas is still cheap enough to justify rotating with fixtures imo. Can you raise enough for Berba -> Tevez from Foster & Gallas -> 2 uber cheapies? If not, perhaps downgrade Clark also. Problem with that is you're either taking a hit, or you're missing the 2 homes games that Tevez has before MCY's fixtures stiffen a little...

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              1. Ryan
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                Yeah I'd need to downgrade Clark as well so thats 4 transfers in total. 2FT's next week then a hit the following week to get it done.

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  14. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 12 Years
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    I'm liking the look of this front 8 to build towards in the future...basically covers all the top teams.

    Mata / Silva / Pienaar / Walcott / Sterling
    RVP / Defoe / Ba

    =

    Chelsea / Man City / Everton / Arsenal / Liverpool
    Man Utd / Spurs / Newcastle

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    1. Ryan
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      Tevez & Bale are a lot better than Defoe & Silva

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        8.0 and 9.4
        vs
        9.6 and 9.5

        I was just seeing what I could actually do with the money I have/might have.

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    2. Zep
      • 13 Years
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      I would suggest that Defoe can't be considered long term with Ade in the picture... and I would also suggest that you would ideally want the best player from each of those teams as coverage... i.e. Bale... is there anyway to fit him in there?

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        This was just a quirky idea I saw I could do with a 4/5 transfers by downgrading in defence. I don't think I really want Defoe tbh...like you said heavy rotation risk....just showing how cool it would be to have all bases covered from the top teams.

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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          Just to let you know I've tried changing my grav a few times but it aint working! I Guess we're stuck in this purgatory of interweaving identities/confusingly schizophrenic activity.

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        2. ColeHole
          • 13 Years
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          Have you considered:

          Baines
          Mata, Santi, Bale, Sterling
          RVP, Ba, Tevez

          Basically my team for the weekend, if I take a hit (with Kun not Tevez)

          would mean playing Davies for Chelsea though.

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  15. OPTA FPL
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    Nolan rises 🙂 though only 98% on FISO

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    1. Just A Hat
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      yay! That was quite unexpected considering he did nothing last week and has hard fixtures to come

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Caulker also rose... 😯

      I'm glad I made another .1m out of Nolan...he's going in the bin soon anyway.

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      1. ColeHole
        • 13 Years
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        And who just transfered in Dong? Was it you? 😉

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      2. Just A Hat
        • 14 Years
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        You don't think Nolan is worth it for home games? He likes to score

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
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          I'll probably keep for a little bit to see how he gets on...West Ham's fixtures aint great though. If he starts falling I'll have to sell him as I'd like to bank the profit.

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  16. Jinswick
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    • 13 Years
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    Which route gets the nod?

    (A)
    GW10: Save
    GW11: Bale & Berba -> Pienaar & Tevez (with a view to getting Bale back in GW13)

    (B)
    GW10: Santi & Guthrie -> Taarabt & Pienaar (4 pointer)
    GW11: Clyne -> Sagna

    Jaask, Fed
    Baines, Cuellar, Hughes, McCartney, Clyne
    Bale, Mata, Santi, Michu, Guthrie
    RVP, Ba, Berba
    Bank 0.0m

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    1. AB.
      • 14 Years
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      A) for me Jinswick. Like I said on the last page I think you'd regret losing Santi.

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      A

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    3. Ryan
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      A) definitely save a transfer this week, the proposed changes seem reasonable but consider keeping Bale if you can

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  17. supyo
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Who to play?

    Ruddy vs Stoke [HOME game]

    or

    Howard vs Fulham [AWAY game]

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    1. Deicide
      • 12 Years
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      Howard.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
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        Webb

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        1. supyo
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          • 12 Years
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          lol..

          Well I have Ruddy on atm, I need some more convincing to switch to Howard. Does anyone here agree to put Ruddy instead of Howard?

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          1. Jinswick
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            • 13 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Me. Stoke inconsistent on the road, NOR just kept a cleanie at home to ARS. Fulham nearly always score at home.

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            1. supyo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              +1 Ruddy is def looking more likely for me

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    2. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Howard

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    3. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Ruddy

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  18. Deicide
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Bego Foster
    Clyne Ridgwell Baines Demel Cuellar
    Hazard Michu Cazorla Sterling Fellaini
    Rvp Ba Crouch

    1ft (i used one to do Lambert to Crouch
    1 in bank

    Thoughts about my team and suggestions?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      save

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      1. Deicide
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, i'll save my free transfer

        Should I do some transfer next gw?

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  19. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ideal team going forward

    Begovic

    Baines, 4 ubers
    Mata, Bale, Cazorla, Sterling, Pienaar/Michu
    RVP, Tevez, Ba

    If you can afford that then well done. I know I'm close.

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Certainly looks good on paper...

      Silva/Walcott and a mid-priced forward like Berbatov might change things a bit.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        People say Silva isn't worth it but last year he got 17 assists and 6 goals along with 21 Bonus Points...that's 23 attacking returns in 2801 minutes that he played.

        23 attacking returns in the equivalent of 31 full 90 minutes over the season. He's been injured and off form a bit to start but I can see him getting back to his old ways and making up on lost ground.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Last year he was amazing and I'm glad I had him from the GW2 WC. This year it seems to be different, I wonder if his injury niggles are affecting his performance.

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Well obviously they are as he is not on the pitch...as he is injured! It's certainly affected his ability to get going. But he showed glimpses of it with 2 assists in a row recently. He's probably a luxury buy but there's few who can match that sort of consistency when he gets going.

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            1. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              I am talking about the games he has played. Its clear he has underperformed so far when compared to last year. I will need to see more evidence of last years form before I consider him an option. Cudos to those who get him just before he goes on a good run though.

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    2. Baron Saturday
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Might bring some benching issues althought I seem to remember Liverpool and Everton rotating quite well. Anyway, yeah it would be nice.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Liverpool and Everton always rotate perfectly because they are not allowed to play Home games at the same time. It's the same with the Manchester clubs and Newcastle/Sunderland and Arsenal/Spurs.

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      2. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Sterling is always a good shout for the bench. Also with the way injuries/suspensions are going the 5th mid may get used as an automatic sub quite a lot

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    3. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I can afford that. But I'd rather have Valencia over Santi til Xmas, ManU fixtures are incredible. Santi wont score more goals than Valencia will, and Valencia is lord of assist, nobody cannt beat him.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Interesting idea, I'd still fear the diamond once Kagawa returns especially if you already have RVP

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    4. SMOOTH
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      thats my team. baines cuellar hughes demel clyne

      bego and howard at the back

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    5. Zep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I am able to afford this WC team, and came fairly close to going with it a few days ago...

      Begovic McCarthy
      Cuellar Cameron/Hughes Nelsen/Gorkss
      Bale Mata Cazorla Pienaar Sterling
      RVP Tevez Ba

      This option lacks Baines, but I could also have Baines & Michu in place of 4.5m defender and Cazorla...

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I'm monitoring Baines at the moment as a possible sell option. It certainly allows a better balance to the team.

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        1. lfc123
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Baines or Cazorla, this is my big dilemma! thoughts?

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          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Too hard to call. See how they go this week.

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            1. lfc123
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              I can't wait that long i need RVP! and i need him now lol

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              1. Ryan
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                • 12 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                You don't need him this week, Arsenal are no mugs and he may not perform against his old team

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                1. lfc123
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  But if i'm choosing to get rid of Caz, i'de rather do it now before the Utd game

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                  1. Ryan
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                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    What if he does well and Baines does nothing though? its a 50/50 call

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    6. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mine 😉

      http://i.imgur.com/nFI9c.jpg

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    7. Billy Ketsu
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Morning all

      Interesting idea this, Ryan. Just had a fiddle and with 4 transfers I could manage:

      Bego Ruddy
      Baines Hughes Cameron Nelsen Davies
      Walcott Mata Bale Michu Sterling
      RVP Ba Tevez

      I'm not going to do it though. Probably.

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      1. Billy Ketsu
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Although if Arsena lose 5-0 at Old Trafford and after the game Arsene Wenger says, "Erm yes...the board and I....erm yes....have decide to accede.....yes.....to Theo's contract demands....erm....and I will now play him...yes....as centre forward.....erm....until Christmas," I'd do it like a shot.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Walcot is the key there. I know I will have no trouble getting that team if I get Walcot but it does depend on whether he will be as nailed on as we all hope. He would also become a must have if played as a striker.

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  20. Zep
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I need Rangel to survive one more round of price changes...

    He's on -84% at the moment... and if he falls again I won't be able to afford Sagna in a straight swap...

    C'mon Rangel, stay strong for me!!! YOU'RE MY BOY BLUE!!!

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      What are you waiting for? Last minute news?

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      1. Zep
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        For the deadline to pass, so that next weeks FT kicks in...

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  21. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Evening all!

    Cannot for the life of me figure out how to get RVP in. I have Tevez Fletch and Berba up front and dont fancy losing Fletch or Berba for this weekend. Villa at home and Everton at home...........both (if Berba plays) SHOULD score at least one goal!!!

    Now, Tevez returns to West Ham.....but with huge champions league fixture Tuesday (although its home). I can see West Ham giving us a fight and it being a 2-2 or 1-1...yes a draw 🙁

    So I pose to you........Tevez to Rvp and a downgrade somewhere else, then when Tevez looks essential, downgrade a mid later and get Tevez back???

    tevez to RVP??

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      2-2 or 1-1 or even ManC lose, it doesnt mean Tevez wont score or assist or bonus.

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Tough position. I can't see myself without RvP, Tevez and Berba. There's my advice.

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  22. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Want to play Lambert ahead of Sterling but fear a 15 min cameo.

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    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I share your fears on this one. Recent history says that Lambert will be on the bench and come on.

      I'm kinda hoping that he might get a start though, he didnt feature in the League cup game and Adkins needs to change something as they've been consistently losing their away games

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  23. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    what's happening to zombie land? 😕 Walking Dead and only me online here?

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  24. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Do we think Ashley Young is a real option? Assured of starts?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      no but he will start this week.
      Valencia is top

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        No to a real option or no to starts? Can't afford Tony V but can afford Young. Tempted for the next three weeks.

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    2. Zep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I think Valencia is your man if you are looking at United's midfield...

      Can see him going on another run like last year now...

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Can't afford him. What happened to Young last season, I forget. Injured and then didn't play as much? His points were still respectable.

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        1. Zep
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Went horribly out of form after his amazing haul against... oh yeah... Arsenal... 😉

          SAF might just give him another chance to reignite his season... but he's still shite IMO...

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  25. blue cheese
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Morning, DZ!

    Bench one:

    a. Cazorla
    b. Pienaar
    c. Nolan
    d. Sterling
    e. Giroud (I know!)

    Ta.

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Nolan

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    2. Zep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Giroud for me...

      If I had him, I would never bench Nolan at home, I don't care who it's against...

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        If you have Giroud, you have to play him and live with it, I reckon. If not, transfer him out.

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        1. Zep
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I benched Aguero twice last year, and in each case he got 2pts... does that mean I made a mistake and should have transferred him out?

          If NN wishes to hold on to Giroud or the foreseeable future, then I can forgive him for thinking about benching him away to Utd... if not then I agree that he should probably transfer him out...

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          1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Just because the result is 2pts doesn't necessarily mean it was the right decision 🙂

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            1. Zep
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Trust me, those games were the longest games I've ever had to watch...

              If I could do it all over again, I'd just bloody play him in those away matches and suffer the 2 points... much better than hiding behind the couch every time he touches the ball...

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          2. blue cheese
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks Zep!
            Plan was to do Giroud > Ba this week but it got scuppered. So I did Demel > Cuellar instead to beef up my appalling backline. I just don't feel like getting rid of Giroud for a hit! I'll keep him this week and evaluate other options and decide what to do ...

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    3. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Hmm, thanks guys.

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  26. cruzex
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Should Huddlestone be a good bet?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      good bet for YC

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      1. cruzex
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Livermore and dembele wont play this weekend...

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Pretty useless fantasy-wise. Has also struggled with weight issues in the past.

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      1. cruzex
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        i have to buy RVP. Then i am thinking to sell Cazorla and Podolsky---> to buy RVP and huddlestone

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        1. thegaffer82
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Huddlestone?

          First time I've heard his name on here this season. Almost forgot he existed

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    3. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      WOULD Huddlestone be a good bet?

      Not in the slighest.

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    4. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't get him even if he was free.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Not even a little tempted? He is Huddlestone after all...

        :O

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        1. blue cheese
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Ok, if he was free ... Maybe just a little 😉

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  27. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Dear Gareth Bale,

    Don't go mental on Saturday.

    Thanks,

    Yours Sincerely,

    Disgruntled Cazorla owner

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers mate. Same boat here.

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Have both.

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    2. Zep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Dear Santi Cazorla,

      Don’t go mental on Saturday.

      Thanks,

      Yours Sincerely,

      Disgruntled Cazorla seller...

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        see what you did there!! I like. He really has to go at his price, but I cant hit the trigger JUST yet. Will be sad to see him leave with his upcoming fixtures bar a couple......:(

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      2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        You sold Cazorla??

        FOOK TO YOU!

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        1. Zep
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Yep, for Juan '120 midweek minutes' Mata... 🙁

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  28. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    If you just post a front 7/8 you are more likely to get a response than with a full RMT!

    Observation I made...am I right?

    Posed a question before, so now from there how about this..............

    HBA Pienaar Cazorla Bale
    Tevez Fletcher(c) Berba.

    Would you a) upgrade Tevez to RVP and downgrade Caz to a Sterling or Maloney or McCarthy type.
    b) wait til tomorrow to see if Berba is expected to play, and if hes not, Berba out RVP etc etc
    C) leave my team as is, and pray to the Fantasy gods that RVP has an off day v the Arse.

    Thanks. Bit stuck.

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Fletcher Captain...nice...he's my only alternative to RVP this week but I don't think I have the guts to do it.

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        alright 'man formerly known as Martin' mate.....yea ballsy i know but i reckon he's due a brace at least!! Sunderland have to put it all together for 90mins ONCE this season 🙂

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    2. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B, imo.

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        im thinking that as of right now too...trigger happy if i pull at midnight (here) on thursday night /fri morn.

        Wake up assess managers pressers.

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  29. Zep
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    With both fixtures and form in mind, who do you think is the best value defender right now?

    Baird FUL 4.5 7.3
    Riise FUL 5.7 7.0
    Rafael MUN 6.0 6.7
    Baines EVE 7.6 6.7
    Cameron STK 4.5 6.2

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Rafael perhaps...because I got him at 5.6 so he's even better value than that. Funnily enough I have all 3 of the most expensive ones here...

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    2. AB.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Considering Stokes fixtures, surely the best value has to be Cameron.

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  30. MountainBeach
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    hey guys
    a. hazard or mata
    b. aguero and berba or tevez and ba?

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    1. AB.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard.
      Tevez and Ba.

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